Our Study Guides
“Master Every Concept — One Category at a Time.”
The Rad School Survival Kit Study Guides are built to simplify radiologic science and bring clarity to every topic the ARRT exam covers.
Each guide combines student-friendly explanations, clinical insight, original illustrations, and motivational touches to help you study smart and retain what matters most.Built by students, shaped by experience, and refined with purpose.
The Rad School Survival Kit study guides were born from real classrooms, late-night study sessions, and the shared goal of making radiologic science make sense.
Every chapter was written, illustrated, and refined through the lens of a radiography student — with feedback from instructors, clinical technologists, and those who’ve faced the ARRT exam firsthand.
We designed these guides for students who want clarity, not confusion — for learners who need visual explanations, practical examples, and honest guidance through complex material.
Each guide follows a consistent structure: clear objectives, expanded content, quick-study outlines, clinical examples, practice questions, and motivational outros that remind you why this matters.
And of course, Frank — our skeleton instructor — is there to keep things human (and a little humorous). His illustrations remind us that every skeleton, like every student, learns differently — and that diversity in how we study is what keeps education alive.
Study Smart. Tech Strong.
ARRT Study Guide
The Rad School Survival Kit ARRT Study Guide turns complex radiologic science into clear, approachable lessons. Built from the ground up around the ARRT content outline, it blends student-friendly explanations, clinical examples, and visual learning so you can study smart and remember what matters.
Radiology Physics
The Radiology Physics Study Guide breaks down the science behind every image you take.
From the atom to the anode, it turns complex concepts into clear, visual lessons — with Frank walking you through each principle step by step.
Designed for radiography students and technologists who want to understand, not just memorize.
Anatomy & Positioning 1
The Anatomy & Positioning I Study Guide combines clear anatomical explanation with step-by-step radiographic positioning.
Frank—our ever-patient skeleton instructor—shows you exactly how bone structure, landmarks, and projection angles come together to create a diagnostic image.
Patient Care
The Patient Care Study Guide is your guide to the human side of radiography — the part that turns technical skill into compassionate practice.
From patient communication to infection control, Frank helps you master the soft skills, safety principles, and clinical ethics that make you more than just a technologist — they make you a professional.
Radiobiology
The Radiobiology Study Guide takes you beyond numbers and formulas into the why behind radiation safety.
It explains what happens when ionizing radiation interacts with living tissue, how cells respond and repair, and why dose limits exist.
Frank leads you through the biology that underpins every protection protocol — making one of radiography’s hardest topics clear, visual, and memorable.
Radiology Exposure
The Radiology Exposure Study Guide is your complete roadmap to understanding how every technical factor influences image quality.
It connects classroom theory to clinical decision-making — helping you predict, adjust, and optimize every exposure like a pro.
With Frank at your side and chalkboard visuals leading the way, exposure math finally clicks.